Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer 2007

Critics score:
60 / 100

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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer harks back to the drive-in classics of yesteryear with unapologetic nostalgia and undisguised affection. Read more

Jason McBride, Globe and Mail: With a Buffy-like title and a poster that recalls Bruce Campbell at his buffest, Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer should have horror fans eager for a little low-budget monster mash chomping at the bit. They won't be disappointed. Read more

Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly: This low-budget horror comedy arrives via a lively trailer and a witty print ad, yet the film itself never quite takes off. Read more

V.A. Musetto, New York Post: Matthews is supposed to be the star here, but it's Englund's hilarious, over-the-top performance that keeps Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer... from becoming another forgettable exercise in horror. Read more

Bruce Demara, Toronto Star: Despite a game performance by Trevor Matthews in the lead, not much in this alleged comic/horror flick really succeeds as either funny or scary. Read more

Joe Leydon, Variety: Indie effort evidences more energy than wit, and spends too much time on set-up before a slam-bang pay-off. Read more